One good song and a lot of s**t

Review Score: (2/10)
For a whole decade, Nazareth had the Midas touch. But something very strange happened as the 1980's began, and gold turned to dirt with a few exceptions. I just don't get it! How can a band that gave us so many unforgettable tunes end up in this mess? "No jive" includes only one good song and that's "Every time it rains". Although that one is very good, the rest of the songs are just bad and clearly below average. If you want a dose of the great Nazareth you should invest in the albums between the years 1973-1977, which are:

Razamanaz (1973)
Rampant (1974)
Loud `n' proud (1974)
Hair of the dog (1975)
Play `n' the game (1976)
Close enough for rock `n' roll (1976)
Expect no mercy (1977)

Start with the masterpiece "Expect no mercy" because that is Nazareth's proudest moment. And even `tho the band were uneven and sometimes horrible throughout the 1980's and parts of the 1990's, they managed to record a strong album in 1998 titled "Boogaloo".

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